Free Mazda VIN check. Decode any Mazda VIN with NHTSA, see open recalls, then run a full Zilocar history report for accidents, title, and ownership.
Decode any 17-character Mazda VIN free with NHTSA's vehicle catalog. See specs, plant, model year, and open safety recalls in seconds. For the full history (accidents, title, odometer, ownership, and auction photos) run the complete Zilocar report.
Decoded via NHTSA VPIC. For accidents, title brands, and ownership history, run the full report.
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NHTSA's free decode confirms what the Mazda is. It does not tell you what it has been through.
| What NHTSA showed you | What the full Zilocar report adds |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer, plant, year, body class | Every reported accident with severity and damage area |
| Engine, drivetrain, fuel type | Odometer readings across the vehicle's life, with rollback flags |
| Open recall campaigns | Title brands (salvage, flood, rebuilt, lemon law buyback) |
| Vehicle type, GVWR | Ownership timeline and how many hands the car has passed through |
| Theft records from NICB member insurance carriers | |
| Lien and finance status | |
| Auction photos from past resale points |
Across the Mazda lineup, NHTSA recall data aggregated by Zilocar shows the Mazda3, CX-30, and CX-70/CX-90 lead in active 2025 campaigns. The May 2025 airbag sensor recall (NHTSA Campaign 25V-357) covered 171,412 Mazda3 and CX-30 vehicles, the largest Mazda recall in recent memory. A separate September 2025 campaign covered roughly 100,000 CX-70 and CX-90 hybrid vehicles for fuel gauge issues that could cause unexpected stalling.
Enter your VIN at the top of this page to see whether your vehicle is included in any of these campaigns.
A free NHTSA decode returns factory data and open recalls. It does not include:
NICB reports 659,880 vehicles were stolen in the US in 2025, and stolen vehicles regularly resurface on the used market with reissued titles. NICB's free VINCheck flags only theft and salvage from member insurers; it does not show accident history or odometer detail. A Zilocar vehicle history report layers state DMV title data, NICB salvage and theft records, NHTSA recall data, insurance carrier accident reports, and auction sales history into one document.
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A Mazda VIN has 17 characters following ISO 3779. Positions 1–3 are the World Manufacturer Identifier and tell you where the car was built. JM1 marks a Mazda passenger car built in Hiroshima, Japan (Mazda3, Mazda6, MX-5 Miata). JM3 marks a Mazda multipurpose passenger vehicle (CX-5, CX-9) built in Japan. JM2 marks a Mazda truck from Japan. 3MZ marks a Mazda3 built in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico. 3MV marks the CX-30 from Mexico. 3MD covers the Mazda2 from Mexico. 7MM marks a US-built Mazda from Mazda Toyota Manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama (CX-50). Position 10 is the model year code; position 11 is the plant. For VIN-specific recall completion status direct from the manufacturer, Mazda's official recall lookup or the MyMazda app provide the most current data.
The VIN is in the lower-left corner of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, the title, registration, and insurance documents. The MyMazda mobile app also displays it under vehicle information.
NHTSA Campaign 25V-357, airbag sensor software defect (May 2025): Covers 171,412 2024–2025 Mazda3 sedans and hatchbacks plus CX-30 SUVs (Mazda's internal code 7525E). If the ignition is left in the "ON" position for two or more hours without the engine running and the battery is fully depleted, the Sophisticated Airbag Sensor (SAS) unit can store an internal fault that disables airbag deployment in a subsequent crash. Remedy is a free SAS unit software update or replacement. Owner notifications mailed July 28, 2025. NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened an inquiry in March 2025 that led directly to this recall.
NHTSA Campaign for CX-70 and CX-90 hybrid fuel gauge (September 2025): Covers roughly 100,000 CX-70 and CX-90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. A faulty fuel gauge can mislead drivers about remaining range, causing unexpected stalling. Remedy is a free software update at an authorized Mazda dealer.
NHTSA Campaign 25V-737, front suspension bolts not tightened (November 2025): Covers approximately 1,007 2025 CX-50 and CX-50 Hybrid vehicles where front suspension bolts may not have been properly tightened at the factory, risking suspension or wheel detachment. Mazda's recall reference is 7925J. Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace affected components free of charge.
Enter your VIN at the top of this page to see whether your vehicle is included in any of these campaigns.
MX-5 Miata TCS/DSC indicator (2024–2025): Mazda filed a non-compliance defect notification with NHTSA in June 2025 covering approximately 12,244 MY2024–2025 MX-5 Miata vehicles (Mazda internal code 7425E). A software diagnostic programming error means the Traction Control System and Dynamic Stability Control indicator light does not illuminate when abnormal yaw rate is detected, violating FMVSS 126.
CX-70 emissions recall (electrical leakage detection): A 2025 emission recall covers CX-70 vehicles produced from December 5, 2023 through March 14, 2025. A software update re-calibrates the electrical leakage detection criteria to prevent restart issues. Repair is free at any authorized Mazda dealer.
Older Mazdaspeed and rotary engine considerations: Used-Mazda buyers of older RX-7, RX-8, and Mazdaspeed3 vehicles should verify accident and title history closely. These are enthusiast vehicles often modified or driven hard, and accident or salvage history is a primary risk factor for used-buyer disappointment.
| Tool | Best for | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA vPIC | Manufacturer + plant + basic specs | ~15 standard fields, no auth required |
| Mazda official recall lookup | Most current recall completion status | Manufacturer recall list with VIN-specific status |
| Zilocar vehicle history report | Complete history before you buy | Accidents, title, odometer, owners, recalls, theft, auction photos |
The NHTSA decode at the top of this page is free and returns the official manufacturer-filed Mazda VIN data. For the most current Mazda-specific recall completion status, Mazda's official recall lookup or the MyMazda app are the manufacturer source. A full Zilocar vehicle history report covers what NHTSA and the manufacturer's recall search do not: accident records, title brands, odometer readings, ownership timeline, and auction history.
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NHTSA decode returns factory specs and open recalls. A full Zilocar report adds accidents, owners, title brands, odometer history, theft, and auction photos. Everything you need before you commit to a used Mazda. Zilocar aggregates 70+ sources including NHTSA and NICB, processing 30,000+ daily VIN checks.
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